HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/22-28/1990 * National Victims' Rights WeekP R O C L A M A T I O N
Proclaiming the week of April 22, 1990 to April 28, 1990 as
NATIONAL VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
in the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida.
WHEREAS, criminal violence preys on millions of Americans
each year; and
WHEREAS, victims of crime and their families and friends often
suffer grave financial, physical and psychological losses; and
WHEREAS, all victims of crime share a common bond of suffering
and loss; and
WHEREAS, all citizens of the United States deserve to be treated
with dignity, compassion and justice in times of distress; and
WHEREAS, equal protection of the law and an effective criminal
justice system should be afforded to all victims, witnesses and their loved
ones or survivors; and
WHEREAS, thousands of our fellow citizens, in their work and their
volunteer activities, are devoting themselves to bringing a full measure of
dignity, compassion and justice to those of our friends, relatives and
neighbors who fall victim to crime;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor of the Town of
Gulf Stream, Florida, do hereby proclaim April 22 — April 28, 1990, as
NATIONAL VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
in the Town of Gulf Stream and urge all citizens to support the enforcement
of victim rights and services.
April 24, 1990
V4. 6 ch, Jr., M-all
DAVID H. BLUDWORTH
OFFICE OF THL
STATE ATTORNEY
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April 3, 1990
Honorable William F. Koch, Jr.
Town of Gulfstream
100 Sea Road
Gulfstream, Florida 33483
Dear Mayor Koch:
POST OFFICE BOX 2905
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33402
(407) 355 -2460
Palm Beach County is once again observing Victims'
Rights Week from April 22 - 28, 1990. This marks the 10th year
that we have set aside special time to recognize our social
responsibilities to address the problems faced by victims of
crime.
The purpose of Victims' Rights Week is to recognize
that all victims and witnesses are entitled to certain basic
rights, among them the right to be treated with dignity and
compassion. We also want to inform victims of all service
organizations available to help them.
I respectfully request that you support National
Victims' Rights Week by issuing a Commemorative Proclamation to
the citizens of your municipalities. A sample Proclamation is
enclosed for your consideration.
4 Si erely,
Davi, ludworth
DHB /mlc
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